Retired General Staff

Loan Period, Quota and Fines

Material Type Loan Period Loan Quota Hold Maximum
Renewal*
Fines
Books 28 days 30 10 (PolyU books and AV items of 7-day loan only) 84 days * $2/day
AV Items # Hourly loan AV items including Reserve AV items (3 hours) 5 N/A $2/hour
Popular Movies & drama series (3 days) N/A $5/day
Other AV items (7 days) 21 days *
Reserve Books 24 hours / 7 days 4 N/A N/A Hourly loans: $2/hour;
7-day loans: $2/day

# Some AV items have been restricted for in-house use only due to very high user demand, copyright restrictions, technical limitations or at the request of teaching staff.

* Items may be renewed any number of times from the date of the initial check-out until the due date reaches the limit of the “maximum renewal” period, if the item is not recalled or requested by another user. Late returns / renewals are liable to fines.

Library Notices

Due date reminder, overdue, recall, reservation pick-up, and other Library notices will be emailed to your registered email account.

Group Study Spaces

Collaborative spaces in 6/F South Wing, 4/F North Wing (i-Space), 1/F North Wing are open areas designed for working together in groups. Lower your noise when discussing.

Quiet Study Spaces

Quiet, individual study spaces are available on all floors. Please refrain from talking and ensure that your digital devices don’t disturb others.

LibCafé@PolyU

LibCafé@PolyU is an ideal spot to take a break and refresh your mind while inside the Library. It provides a lively and stimulating atmosphere for social interaction and ideas exchange.

Computers

Eligible to use the PCs (excluding PCs located in 3/F North Wing and 4/F i-Space) available on all floors of the Library on a walk-in basis. NetID is required to log in. Please refer to NetID & NetPassword for details.

Printing, Scanning & Copying

Find black-and-white printers and photocopiers on every floor of the Library; some of the machines support colour printing and scanning. Access to thermal binder and lamination services is also available at the Technical Support Desk. Payment by Octopus card is accepted.

Wi-Fi Services

Look for the PolyUWLAN wifi network from the list of networks detected on your notebook or mobile device. Refer to  PolyU ITS website if you need help getting connected.

Battery Recharging

If your mobile device is low on battery, drop by the Battery Recharging Stations on 1/F, P/F, 4/F, 5/F and 6/F for a quick charge.

Off-campus Access

Log in with your Retiree NetID and Net Password to access selected databases with off-campus access code "A". The list of selected e-resources and access arrangement is subject to change by the Library without prior notice.

Guides & Tutorials

The starting place for research and study. Get tips and links to Library tools and resources to begin your research in any subject.

Have questions about using the Library’s resources and services? The Library can help you in the following ways:

Service Counter (P/F)

Get instant assistance from our colleagues in person or call us at 2766-6864.

Enquiry Service

Call or Whatsapp us at 2766-6863. Also send questions through the online form.